mental health

How Distraction Prevents Us from Finding Love and Building Life-Affirming Connections

https://youtu.be/MyV76D7EsMA   We’re living in an age of constant distraction—our attention is pulled in a multitude of directions by social media, endless notifications, emails, gaming, Netflix, and the relentless pace of modern life. Many people say they want love, deep relationships, and meaningful human connection, yet they remain transfixed by the glimmer of their screens, endlessly scrolling, checking messages, or [...]

By |2025-02-13T22:54:26-05:00February 13, 2025|0 Comments
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Showing Up More Fully Present

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlWg3efNuPA   People often talk about being fully present. Although it sounds like a nice idea, no one is ever fully present because presence occurs in degrees. What I do on a daily basis—and encourage others to do in their own lives—is make a concerted effort to become more mindful, catching themselves when they’re either checking out or not being [...]

By |2025-01-02T02:39:08-05:00January 2, 2025|0 Comments
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The Tragedy of Emotional Numbing

https://youtu.be/gx38jibk_sE   Stephan (a composite of individuals I have known and worked with) is so much in his head, largely because he has spent most of his life numbing himself to his emotions. In some ways, he's quite intelligent, yet shutting down emotionally has made him dense, almost obtuse, as it has disengaged parts of his brain to varying degrees. He 'blabberates' [...]

By |2024-10-16T01:00:59-04:00October 16, 2024|0 Comments
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Resilience: Thriving in Life and Love

https://youtu.be/T7PlYdzeFRc   Joaquín met Daniela through the dating app Hinge. At first, she was guarded and mistrustful, still carrying the weight of past relationships that hadn’t worked out. Despite this, Joaquín was drawn to her and patiently took the time to get to know her. As Daniela’s defenses gradually lowered, she began to let Joaquín in. But just as things [...]

By |2024-09-25T02:15:08-04:00September 25, 2024|0 Comments
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Like a Hurricane: The Emotional Storm of Push-Pull Relationships

https://youtu.be/pFoJ0fb4I7g   Many of us have found ourselves entangled in a painful, yet all-too-common dynamic in relationships—one where someone pulls us in, only to push us away and eventually discard us. This emotional push-pull cycle can leave us reeling, especially if we're already carrying the wounds of abandonment or rejection. The intensity of these relationships often trigger our deeply entrenched [...]

By |2024-09-17T01:56:12-04:00September 17, 2024|0 Comments
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